| 摘要 |
The present specification discloses a straightening tool (24, 50) for use in straightening vehicle bodies (10) of the type constructed such that the front and body construction is integral with upright wheel supporting struts (12). In a view of the integral structure both the struts (12) and body (10) must be straightened in the event of damage. This is difficult since an outside anchor point is usually required. The present invention simplifies such straightening by providing a pair of the rigid right angle brackets (24) threadedly engaged by a threaded bar (50) and arranged for connection to opposite wheel supporting struts (12) of a vehicle (10) so that one strut (12) can form an anchor point for straightening the other strut (12) upon threaded adjustment of the bar (50) in the brackets (24). The bar (50) also has end loops (58) for rotating it and also so that it can be anchored to an outside source for straightening one or both of the struts (12). The brackets (24) have a removable base portion (28) for substitution of selected bases to accommodate different struts. The brackets (24) also include side apertures (46) for removably receiving a tension device for applying a sideways force if desired. Gauge means (64, 68) are provided between the brackets (24) and the bar (50) to illustrate adjusting distance. |
